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Word of the Day: October 7, 2021 Oct 07, 2021

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Everyone could use a friend, word lovers, but today’s word is for those who tend to walk a lonely road. The word of the day is a noun that means “any person or animal that is generally despised or avoided.” Can you guess it? Listen now to confirm!

Word of the Day: October 6, 2021 Oct 06, 2021

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Abracadabra! Let’s try to find today’s word in our crystal ball. It's a noun that means “occult learning” or “magic.” Can you conjure it? Tap play for some word magic!

Word of the Day: October 5, 2021 Oct 05, 2021

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Repetition is the key to memorization, and today’s word is all about learning by rote—for better and for worse. It's a verb that means “to implant by repeated statement or admonition” or “to teach persistently and earnestly.” Can you recall it? Tap play and then tap play again!

Word of the Day: October 4, 2021 Oct 04, 2021

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An accurate self-image is important, but today’s word is far more universal in its approach. The word of the day is a noun that means “a comprehensive conception or image of the universe and of humanity’s relation to it.” What could it be? Listen now for more!

Word of the Day: October 3, 2021 Oct 03, 2021

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A new word has to roll off the tongue, it should be easy to spell, and above all, it must charm and intrigue everyone who encounters it. The word of the day is just that—an adjective that means “charming” or “captivating.” Piqued your interest? Listen now for more!

Word of the Day: October 2, 2021 Oct 02, 2021

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Are you between a rock and a hard place, wordies? Today’s word has you covered, literally. It's a noun that means “a structure usually regarded as a tomb, consisting of two or more large, upright stones set with a space between and capped by a horizontal stone.” Can you guess it? Press play for more!

Word of the Day: October 1, 2021 Oct 01, 2021

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It’s the start of a new fiscal year, and if you’re trying to reverse course on your spending, today’s word is a step in the right direction. It's a verb that means “to be sparing or frugal” or “to economize.” Do you know what it is? Tap play to see if you're right!

Word of the Day: September 30, 2021 Sep 30, 2021

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Do you ever wax nostalgic, word lovers? If so, today’s word is perfect for describing that warm sepia hue that tinges your memories. It's an adjective that means “golden or gilded.” Listen now for a trip down memory lane!

Word of the Day: September 29, 2021 Sep 29, 2021

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Whether you’re looking to make a new friend or coax a smile out of a coworker, today’s word will put you on the right track. The word of the day is an adjective that means “courteous and gracious.” Whatever could it be? Please press play to find out!

Word of the Day: September 28, 2021 Sep 28, 2021

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Get your sword and shield ready because today’s word may have you fleeing the battlefield at a moment’s notice. The word of the day is a noun that means “a defeat attended with disorderly flight” or “dispersal of a defeated force in complete disorder.” What could it be? Tap play to settle the score!

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